Town comparison
Banks vs Blackpool
Which is better to live in? 10.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Blackpool is about 80% cheaper on average. Banks has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Banks edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banks
£272,518
Blackpool
£151,166
Crime Rate
Banks
48.0
Blackpool
148.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banks
100.0%
Blackpool
87.9%
Avg Download Speed
Banks
239.5
Blackpool
344.3
EPC Rating
Banks
70.8
Blackpool
68.4
Median Income
Banks
£29,254
Blackpool
£26,705
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Blackpool is £151,166, which is 80% less than Banks at £272,518. The most affordable entry point in Banks is a flat at £112,125, while in Blackpool it is a flat at £85,219.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Banks (£380,454 vs £284,157).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banks prices grew faster — 26% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Banks (48 per 1,000) compared to Blackpool (148.7 per 1,000), a 210% difference. The most common crime category in Banks is violent-crime, while in Blackpool it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestBanks has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 87.9% in Blackpool. Banks has 2 schools in total, while Blackpool has 38.
Banks School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Blackpool School Inspection Breakdown
87.9% of 38 schools (30 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banks | Blackpool |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 38 |
| Primary | 2 | 30 |
| Secondary | 0 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Blackpool offers faster average downloads at 344.3 Mbps, compared to 239.5 Mbps in Banks. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Banks and 97.7% in Blackpool. Gigabit availability stands at 23.2% in Banks and 62.7% in Blackpool.
Blackpool is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (344 vs 240 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Banks are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Blackpool. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,204 in Banks and £1,178 in Blackpool. 65.6% of homes in Banks have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Blackpool.
Banks has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,254 in Banks and £26,705 in Blackpool. The median age is 46 in Banks and 44.7 in Blackpool. Employment rates stand at 54% in Banks and 51% in Blackpool. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Banks versus 57.5% in Blackpool.
| Indicator | Banks | Blackpool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,439 | 149,087 |
| Median Age | 46 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,254 | £26,705 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 51% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.7% | 57.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 22.5% |
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